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June 23, 2016 3 comments

Canning Spaghetti Sauce – Preserve the Flavor of Homemade Goodness!

How to Can Spaghetti Sauce Canning spaghetti sauce is very satisfying. It does take a little work, but it is definitely worth the effort. If you have gone to all the trouble to grow your own tomatoes, trying canning a few jars of spaghetti sauce to enjoy with your family this winter. It’s one of…

June 10, 2016 7 comments

Canning Rose Petal Jelly: Capture the Essence of Summer in a Jar!

I’ve always wanted to try making jelly from edible flowers, so this year I decided to try making canning rose petal jelly from fresh rose petals. It’s now one of my favorite homemade jelly recipes! If you are wondering what the difference is between rose petal jelly and rose petal jam, rose petal jam still…

April 23, 2016 5 comments

Feeding Schedule for 7 Month Old Baby

Your 7 month old is a lot more interested in eating food than he or she was at 6 months old. He or she is probably ready to expand their daily menu to add a little more variety. My 7 month old twin boys have very different tastes. One will eat just about anything…

April 11, 2016 1 comment

Homemade Tartar Sauce

For the past couple of years, I have been trying to make more of my own sauces and mixes. Not only are they more healthy, but they are also usually less expensive. You may never have thought of making your own homemade tartar sauce, but this recipe is great, give it a try! Homemade…

March 30, 2016 14 comments

Canning Orange Marmalade – A Zesty and Delicious Spread!

I have always loved making homemade jam, but I was a little afraid to try canning old fashioned orange marmalade jam. It is actually very easy to make. If you are looking for an orange marmalade recipe without pectin, you have come to the right place. This is the first jam I have made that…

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